Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy A26

Samsung

Galaxy M36

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252025
Starting price——
Display size6.7-inch6.7-inch
Dimensions77.5 mm × 164.0 mm × 7.7 mm77.9 mm × 164.4 mm × 7.7 mm
Weight200 g197 g
Front materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Back materialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+—
Display
Display technologySuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Resolution—2340 × 1080
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1380Exynos 1380
RAM6 GB, 8 GB6 GB, 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Expandable storageYes—
Cameras
Main cameraMain · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OISWide · 50 MP · OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2—
Macro cameraMacro · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4—
Front camerasFront · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2—
Battery & charging
Wired charging25 W25 W
Charging standard25W Fast Charging25W Fast Charging
Typical capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Rated capacity4905 mAh—
Connectivity
Cellular5G, LTE5G, LTE
Build & durability
Ingress protectionIP67—

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    Galaxy M36

    3 g lighter · minor difference

  • Height

    Very similar height

  • Width

    Very similar width

  • Thickness

    Very similar thickness

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • Galaxy M36 is 0.4 mm (0.5% relative to Galaxy A26) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • Galaxy M36 is 0.4 mm (0.2% relative to Galaxy A26) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Both have the same listed thickness (7.7 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • Galaxy M36 is 3 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

Galaxy A26

Galaxy M36

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

Galaxy A26 vs Galaxy M36 Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

Galaxy A26

Strengths

  • microSD expansion up to 2TB — unique among 2025 A-series siblings
  • Six-year software update promise at a budget price
  • Large 120Hz AMOLED with IP67 resistance

Compromises

  • U-shaped notch and mono speaker feel dated
  • 25W charging slower than A36 and A56
  • Cameras trail the A56 clearly

Galaxy M36

Strengths

  • Super AMOLED 120Hz display is a clear upgrade over the M35's panel
  • OIS-equipped 50MP main camera improves daylight stability
  • Galaxy AI features add modest, if secondary, convenience

Compromises

  • Battery endurance regresses versus the Galaxy M35 in owner reports
  • Slow 25W charging without an included charger in most markets
  • Mono speaker and a largely unusable macro camera

Compare in Sizometry Tool

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